Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 41: 332 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433175
Common Names
- Saurauia Oblancilimba
- Oblancilimba Saurauia
- Saurauia
Description
Saurauia oblancilimba (also called 'Oblancilimba Saurauia', 'Oblancilimba Tree', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia oblancilimba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saurauia oblancilimba has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia oblancilimba is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Saurauia oblancilimba
Saurauia oblancilimba is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Saurauia oblancilimba FAQ
What type of soil does Saurauia oblancilimba need?
Saurauia oblancilimba needs well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Saurauia oblancilimba?
The ideal temperature for Saurauia oblancilimba is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Saurauia oblancilimba need?
Saurauia oblancilimba needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Saurauia genus
Saurauia warenensis,
Saurauia squamifructa,
Saurauia subspinosa,
Saurauia tafana,
Saurauia verheijenii,
Saurauia tayabensis,
Saurauia trichophora,
Saurauia vallium,
Saurauia siporensis,
Saurauia momiensis,
Saurauia occulta,
Saurauia oblancilimba,
Saurauia nabirensis,
Saurauia kajewskii,
Saurauia homotricha,
Saurauia idenburgensis,
Saurauia meridensis,
Saurauia javanica,
Saurauia knemifolia,
Saurauia purgans,
Saurauia purpurellifolia,
Saurauia obvallatoides,
Saurauia schmutzii,
Saurauia seibertii,
Saurauia simplex,
Saurauia raimondiana,
Saurauia oroquensis,
Saurauia pentapetala,
Saurauia pleurotricha,
Saurauia plurilocularis,
Saurauia poolei,
Saurauia dielsiana,
Saurauia eburnea,
Saurauia excurrens,
Saurauia fasciculata,
Saurauia fimbriata,
Saurauia fragrans,
Saurauia fraseri,
Saurauia gigantifolia,
Saurauia emarginata,
Saurauia albiflora,
Saurauia capitulata,
Saurauia chocoensis,
Saurauia collina,
Saurauia congestiflora,
Saurauia cordata,
Saurauia alloplectifolia,
Saurauia alpicola,
Saurauia angica,
Saurauia archboldiana,
Species in the Actinidiaceae family
Actinidia persicina,
Actinidia acuminata,
Actinidia arguta,
Actinidia callosa,
Actinidia chengkouensis,
Actinidia chinensis,
Actinidia chrysantha,
Actinidia cylindrica,
Actinidia eriantha,
Actinidia farinosa,
Actinidia fasciculoides,
Actinidia fortunati,
Actinidia fulvicoma,
Actinidia glauco-callosa,
Actinidia grandiflora,
Actinidia hemsleyana,
Actinidia henryi,
Actinidia holotricha,
Actinidia hubeiensis,
Actinidia indochinensis,
Actinidia indochinensis,
Actinidia jijiangensis,
Actinidia kolomikta,
Actinidia laevissima,
Actinidia lanceolata,
Actinidia latifolia,
Actinidia liangguangensis,
Actinidia lijiangensis,
Actinidia linguiensis,
Actinidia longicarpa,
Actinidia macrosperma,
Actinidia melanandra,
Actinidia melliana,
Actinidia obovata,
Actinidia pentapetala,
Actinidia pilosula,
Actinidia polygama,
Actinidia rongshuiensis,
Actinidia rubricaulis,
Actinidia rubus,
Actinidia rudis,
Actinidia rufa,
Actinidia rufotricha,
Actinidia sabiifolia,
Actinidia sorbifolia,
Actinidia stellatopilosa,
Actinidia strigosa,
Actinidia styracifolia,
Actinidia suberifolia,
Actinidia tetramera,